BB3 3EY is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (BB3) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3EY) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case BB which means Blackburn.
- Postal District. In our case BB3.
- Postal Sector. In our case BB3 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case EY.
The regional mail center for the post area BB is the North West Distribution Centre, which is located at Mill Lane, Winwick Quay, WARRINGTON, WA2 8RJ.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the BB3 3EY postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DARWEN DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the BB3 3EY postcode have the street address of Ellenshaw Close
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the BB3 3EY postcode is home to a bustling 66 residents!
It is situated within the post town of DARWEN within the old postal county of Lancashire.
BB3 3EY is within the town of Darwen.
The BB3 3EY postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in BB3 3EY are houses. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in BB3 3EY are social housing with the rest being owned by the occupiers.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Telephone Area Code for BB3 3EY
The telephone area code for BB3 3EY is 01254 Blackburn.
Map Coordinates for BB3 3EY
| Latitude | 53.6959465647 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -2.46093341215 |
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Weather Forecast for BB3 3EY
Wed 17th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 26.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Clear night | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 4.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 48.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 12.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 10.00% | NNW 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 4.00% | N 4 mph |
Thu 18th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 2.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | ENE 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 1.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 2.00% | SSE 2 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 2.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 6.00% | S 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 17.00% | W 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 52.00% | W 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 78.00% | WSW 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Heavy rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 71.00% | W 13 mph |
Fri 19th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 49.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | 7.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 13.00% | WNW 16 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 29.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Light rain shower (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 29.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Cloudy | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 16 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 8.00% | NW 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | N 7 mph |
Sat 20th Apr
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | NNE 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | 4.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 1.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Sunny day | 4.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 4 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 2.00% | NNW 4 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 3.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 4 mph |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the BB3 3EY Postcode?
Download Speeds For BB3 3EY
| Average Mbps | 63.400 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 71.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 107.000 |
BB3 3EY has an average download speed of 63.4 Megabits per second (Mbps).
1,157 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
43% of postcodes (504,600) have slower broadband speeds.
57% of postcodes (678,884) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For BB3 3EY
| Average Mbps | 14.800 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 19.500 |
| Maximum Mbps | 20.000 |
BB3 3EY has an average upload speed of 14.8 Megabits per second (Mbps).
11,417 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
63% of postcodes (746,069) have slower upload speeds.
36% of postcodes (427,155) have faster upload speeds.
Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.
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Nearest Schools to the BB3 3EY Postcode
Primary Schools
Sudell Primary School
Address: Ellison Fold Terrace, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3EB
Headteacher: Principal Jenna Harty
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-10-07)
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01254703440
Darwen St James CofE Primary Academy
Address: St James Crescent, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0EY
Headteacher: Miss Laura Peckson
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures (as of 2023-02-23)
Distance: 0.40 miles
Contact: 01254703260
Darwen St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Address: Turncroft Road, DARWEN, Lancashire, BB3 2BW
Headteacher: Mrs Susannah Burgess
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-03-03)
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: 01254701299
Secondary Schools
Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Address: Sudell Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3HD
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Bailey
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2022-12-15)
Distance: 0.20 miles
Contact: 01254819500
Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio
Address: Police Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1AF
Headteacher: Mr Colin Grand
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2021-09-15)
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: 01254819567
Darwen Vale High School
Address: Blackburn Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0AL
Headteacher: Mr Matthew Little
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement (as of 2020-03-04)
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: 01254223000
Higher Schools
Blackburn College
Address: Blackburn College, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1LH
Headteacher: Dr Fazal Dad
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2022-01-13)
Distance: 4.10 miles
Contact: 0125455144
St Mary's College
Address: Shear Brow, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 8DX
Headteacher: Mrs Elissa Best
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2019-03-01)
Distance: 4.77 miles
Contact:
Bolton Sixth Form College
Address: Town Centre Campus, Bolton, Lancashire, BL3 5BU
Headteacher: Mr Stuart Merrills
Ofsted Rating: Good (as of 2023-10-20)
Distance: 8.51 miles
Contact: 01204846215
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BB3 3EY
DARWEN ORTHODONTICS
Address: 42 RAILWAY ROAD, DARWEN, BB3 2RJ
Distance: 0.17 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 20 RAILWAY ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 2RG
Distance: 0.19 miles
Contact: :
DARWENSIDE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: UNION STREET, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 0DA
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: :
DARWEN HEALTH CENTRE
Address: JAMES STREET WEST, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1PY
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
BLUE SKY DENTAL CARE
Address: 93 BLACKBURN ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1ET
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 330 - 334 BLACKBURN ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 0AA
Distance: 1.26 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near BB3 3EY
CHURCH STREET PHARMACY
Address: 11 CHURCH STREET, DARWEN, BB3 2RE
Distance: 0.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 702435
BOOTS
Address: MARKET STREET, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1AZ
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 703120
MARKET STREET PHARMACY
Address: 29-31 MARKET STREET, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1PS
Distance: 0.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 873977
GELOO BROTHERS LTD
Address: 13 UNION STREET, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 0DA
Distance: 0.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 705849
COHENS CHEMIST
Address: JAMES STREET WEST, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1PY
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 772106
EVEREST PHARMACY
Address: 21 CEMETERY ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 2LZ
Distance: 1.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 777230
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BB3 3EY
SUSAN HILTON OPTICIANS - BRIDGE STREET
Address: 45 BRIDGE STREET, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 2AA
Distance: 0.23 miles
Contact: :
BARROW OPTICAL
Address: UNIT 317, INDIA MILL BUSINESS CENTRE, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1AE
Distance: 0.34 miles
Contact: :
PETER WORDEN OPTICIANS (DARWEN)
Address: 185 DUCKWORTH STREET, DARWEN, BB3 1AU
Distance: 0.35 miles
Contact: :
EYEFUL TOWER
Address: 153 DUCKWORTH STREET, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1AT
Distance: 0.54 miles
Contact: :
UNIVISION EYE CENTRE
Address: 26 AUDLEY RANGE, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB1 1TD
Distance: 3.32 miles
Contact: :
TYRRELLS AND EMBERY
Address: 64-66 DARWEN STREET, BLACKBURN, LANCASHIRE, BB2 2BL
Distance: 3.54 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BB3 3EY
DR A ALAM'S BRANCH PRACTICE
Address: 42 RAILWAY ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 3EH
Distance: 0.25 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 772290
SPRING-FENISCO HEALTHLINK
Address: SPRINGFIELD SURGERY, 102 BOLTON ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1BZ
Distance: 0.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 282870
DARWEN HEALTH CENTRE - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: JAMES STREET WEST, DARWEN, BB3 1PY
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: :
DARWEN HEALTHCARE
Address: JAMES STREET WEST, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1PY
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 226691
DARWEN HEALTHLINK
Address: DARWEN HEALTH CENTRE, JAMES STREET WEST, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1PY
Distance: 0.43 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 226600
HOLLINS GROVE SURGERY
Address: 153 BLACKBURN ROAD, DARWEN, LANCASHIRE, BB3 1ET
Distance: 0.94 miles
Contact: tel: 01254 701961
Transport Links near BB3 3EY
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: BB3 3EY
- Darwen
Darwen station, Atlas Road, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0DEDistance: 0.31 milesDriving Time: 1.00 minutes - Mill Hill (Lancs)
Mill Hill station, Chapel Street, Mill Hill, Lancashire, BB2 2QYDistance: 4.14 milesDriving Time: 9.16 minutes - Cherry Tree
Cherry Tree station, Green Lane, Cherry Tree, Lancashire, BB2 2TZDistance: 4.55 milesDriving Time: 10.38 minutes - Blackburn
Blackburn station, Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EXDistance: 4.68 milesDriving Time: 10.38 minutes - Entwistle
Entwistle station, off Overshores Road, Entwistle, Lancashire, BL7 0NGDistance: 5.71 milesDriving Time: 10.57 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near BB3 3EY
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Motorway Junctions near BB3 3EY
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What are the Council Tax Bands for the BB3 3EY Postcode?
| Council Tax Band | Number of Properties |
|---|---|
| Band A | 16 |
| Band B | 4 |
What Addresses are in the BB3 3EY Postcode?
Addresses for Ellenshaw Close, Darwen, Lancs, which have the BB3 3EY Postcode
Who are my Elected Representatives in the BB3 3EY Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Rossendale and Darwen Boro Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Jake Berry |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the BB3 3EY Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Blackburn with Darwen Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Blackburn with Darwen at the following link Blackburn with Darwen.How much is the Council Tax?
Blackburn with Darwen Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Blackburn with Darwen charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the BB3 3EY Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Blackburn with Darwen council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries and reading | Blackburn with Darwen Borough CouncilHouse Sales in BB3 3EY
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | £70,000 | £70,000 | £70,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the BB3 3EY Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, Hardman Way, DARWEN, BB3 2AD | 0.39 miles | Directions from BB3 3EY to Sainsburys |
| Asda, School Street, DARWEN, BB3 1BE | 0.43 miles | Directions from BB3 3EY to Asda |
| Iceland, School Street, DARWEN, BB3 1BE | 0.43 miles | Directions from BB3 3EY to Iceland |
| Lidl, Duckworth Street, DARWEN, BB3 1QA | 0.75 miles | Directions from BB3 3EY to Lidl |
| Aldi, Bolton Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4HY | 4.10 miles | Directions from BB3 3EY to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the BB3 3EY Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Grimshaw Retail Park, Blackburn, BB2 3DY | 3.27 miles | Directions from BB3 3EY to Grimshaw Retail Park |
| M61 Motorway Northbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 8.02 miles | Directions from BB3 3EY to M61 Motorway Northbound |
| Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound, Bolton, BL6 5UZ | 8.02 miles | Directions from BB3 3EY to Rivington Srvc. Station Southbound |
| Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park, Bolton, BL2 1HY | 8.72 miles | Directions from BB3 3EY to Unit 6, Trinity Retail Park |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT | 1.48 miles | Directions from BB3 3EY to McDonald's, Daisyfield Street, DARWEN, BB3 0AT |
| McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ | 2.59 miles | Directions from BB3 3EY to McDonald's, Livesey Branch Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 4LQ |
| McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ | 3.77 miles | Directions from BB3 3EY to McDonald's, King William Street, BLACKBURN, BB1 7DJ |
| McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 4.05 miles | Directions from BB3 3EY to McDonald's, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Haslingden Road, BLACKBURN, BB2 3HQ | 2.83 miles | Directions from BB3 3EY to KFC Blackburn - Haslingden Road |
| KFC, Victoria Court, BLACKBURN, BB1 7JE | 3.78 miles | Directions from BB3 3EY to KFC Blackburn - The Mall |
| KFC, Burnley Road, BLACKBURN, BB1 3HR | 4.05 miles | Directions from BB3 3EY to KFC Blackburn - Whitebirk Roundabout |
| KFC, Hyndburn Road, Church, ACCRINGTON, BB5 4EQ | 5.23 miles | Directions from BB3 3EY to KFC Accrington - Hyndburn Road |
| KFC, Waters Meeting Road, BOLTON, BL1 8TT | 7.40 miles | Directions from BB3 3EY to KFC Bolton - Waters Meeting Road |